Early Easter Table

I found some really pretty Royal Albert Everyday Friendship plates that were the jumping off point for this table. I started with a pretty vintage appliqued and embroidered runner and pull some Easter candies and some Martha Stewart bowl filler eggs into some apothecary jars. If I were doing this table for real, I wouldContinue reading “Early Easter Table”

Garden Party Table

I have some gorgeous Royal Stafford dinner plates–Sketchbook–right now until I sell them, and they were the jumping off point for this table. I started with a beautiful appliqued table runner in a great green color. I bought flowers at Trader Joe’s in the same colors as are on the plates and arranged them inContinue reading “Garden Party Table”

February Showers Bring Plenty of Flowers Part II

I had another idea for this table using some more items that I bought to sell. This time, the place settings take their nod from the napkin. I used Royal Stafford Victorian Calico Blue dinner plates and Blue Dynasty Salad plates. I like it. I love this centerpiece. And my husband, who normally doesn’t comment,Continue reading “February Showers Bring Plenty of Flowers Part II”

February Showers Bring Plenty of Flowers

The weather here has been pretty cold, windy, and dreary–which isn’t typical for us. I bought some cheery yellow flowers for Valentine’s Day and I promised you a table using the same flowers. I started the table with a beautiful vintage embroidered seersucker runner with daisies. Then I added a frog pitcher by Bordallo Pinheiro,Continue reading “February Showers Bring Plenty of Flowers”